Differential Case

A246E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE: DIFFERENTIAL CASE:

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR BACKLASH





(a) Measure the differential side gear backlash while holding 1 front differential pinion toward the front differential case.
Standard backlash:
0.05 to 0.20 mm (0.0020 to 0.0079 in.)
If the backlash is out of the specified range, install a correct thrust washer to the differential side gear.
(b) Referring to the table below, select thrust washers which will ensure that the backlash is within specification. Try to select washers of the same size for both sides.

Thrust washer thickness: mm (in.)





If the backlash is not within the specified range, install a thrust washer of a different thickness.